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Compliance Dates

 July 1, 2012

  • Registration due

January 1, 2013

  • Consumer Commodity, ORM-D-AIR exceptions expire and ORM-D-AIR will NOT be allowed as a shipping description.

January 1, 2014

  • Consumer Commodity, ORM-D ground  exceptions expire and Consumer Commodity, ORM-D can no longer be used.

News

PHMSA issues proposed rulemaking on Lithium Batteries. This notice details the regulatory changes that would allow for the lithium battery air requirements to harmonize with the ICAO and be effective Jan.1, 2013. Comments on the proposed rule can be submitted by following the instructions in the NPRM. Download the proposed rule here.

ICAO publishes minutes from Lithium Battery meetings held February 6-10, 2012. The minutes include the changes to the lithium battery requirements when shipped by air. Download here.

Anticipated April 2012, a revised Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) will be issued.  Anticipated updates in this revision include: reorganization and updates to guide pages,  new proper shipping names added, and isolation and protective distances updated.  Changes are found here.  Preorder your copies now at the 2008 ERG prices. $6.25 for 5x7 size and $3.25 for 4x6 size.  Quantity discounts available.
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